Coping with Online Risks: The experience of Russian schoolchildren

The rapid spread of information and communication technologies has led to new threats that may have a negative impact on children's social development. This article examines Russian schoolchildren's perceptions of difficult online situations regarding cyberbullying and online sexual content, and their strategies of coping. The empirical base of the research includes data from the EU Kids Online II project. Analysis was conducted according to age, gender, and user activity. A comparative analysis of European and Russian data shows how the current situation of internet development in Russia is affecting the coping behaviour of both children and adolescents.